The teenage years can be some of the most intense and difficult of our lives and frequently teens feel adults cannot relate to their life experiences. Today social media and technology, for example, can create new areas of conflict that frequently highlight generational differences. One of my areas of specialty is working with adolescents who are struggling behaviorally. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) I assist my clients in learning positive coping skills and methods to deal with family, academic, and social stressors. In my practice I strive to build a relationship with teens that is based upon trust and respect. By doing so I am able to focus on specific challenges and help guide teens in a direction that fosters security and leads to a healthy and successful life.